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New Approach To Fight Cancer - Implant Teach Immune System To Attack Cancerous Tumors
Health & Wellness  (tags: health, healthcare, cancer, humans, interesting, news, research, treatment, prevention, protection, science )

FatJ
- 1 day ago - todaymedic.com
Scientists have reported that a new approach to fight cancer has been found to be hugely successful on mice. In this approach biodegradable polymer implant is used to teach the immune system of the body to attack tumors.
Does the Swine Flu Vaccine Contain Mercury?
Health & Wellness  (tags: swine flu vaccine, vaccine, safety, risks, warning )

Marty
- 6 days ago - mnn.com
Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that has been phased out of childhood immunizations since 2001 due to concerns that the preservative MAY be linked to autism. But thimerosal (which is about half-mercury) will be found in most vial
Stem Cells Could Create New Skin to Help Burns Victims
Health & Wellness  (tags: human embryonic stem cells, Artificial Skin, Research, Health )

Alisa
- 18 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
French researchers say they have found a way of using human embryonic stem cells to create new skin which could help serious burns victims.
TAKE ACTION: Senate Vote Tomorrow Health Care
Health & Wellness  (tags: women, healthcare, health, senate, prevention, government )

Tierney
- 18 days ago - org2.democracyinaction.org
The Senate is scheduled to vote on whether to open debate on its healthcare reform bill tomorrow night. Unlike the House, the Senate's bill protects the status quo for reproductive healthcare coverage for women. Not a single Republican is anticipate
Saving the African Child
Health & Wellness  (tags: babies, infant mortality, poverty, poverty, educating women, Africa, survival )

Naoko
- 21 days ago - standardmedia.co.ke
Dr Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija says what she went through after losing two children made her understand the pain other women undergo. She counts as an achievement educating disadvantaged women on simple ways to ensure babies survive the first 28 days after
Deaths in Korea From Flu Vaccination
Health & Wellness  (tags: death, vaccine, Vaccine dangers, vaccinationsrisks, disease, government, healthcare, humans, health, prevention, protection, research, risks, safety, science, study, treatment, warning, society )

Judy
- 54 days ago - theflucase.com
Five people have died after being vaccinated against seasonal influenza since the nation's health authority began providing free shots on the first day of this month.Yesterday, an 80-year-old woman died slightly more than one hour after receiving the sea
USDA Approval of Genetically Engineered Sugar Beets Ruled Unlawful By Federal Court
Health & Wellness  (tags: government, food, USDA, law, Genetically Modified Foods, genetically modified crops )

Shelly
- 58 days ago - naturalnews.com
Excerpt: "(NaturalNews) On September 21, a California federal district court found that the USDA's 2004 approval of Monsanto's genetically engineered "Roundup Ready" sugar beets was unlawful. The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS.."
Why I Still Oppose Genetically Modified Crops
Health & Wellness  (tags: warning, GMO, study, research, protection, humans, illness, health, government, environment, investigation, risks, safety )

Daphna
- 77 days ago - enn.com
For the past dozen years, I've been writing editorials opposing the introduction of genetically modified crops. When I began, genetically modified corn and soybeans were still just getting a foothold in American fields. Now, of course, hundreds of million
Swine Flu Jab Link to Killer Nerve Disease: Leaked Letter Reveals Concern of Neurologists Over 25 Deaths in America
Health & Wellness  (tags: warning, swine flu shot )

Melva
- 113 days ago - dailymail.co.uk
A warning that the new swine flu jab is linked to a deadly nerve disease has been sent by the Government to senior neurologists in a confidential letter.
Psychologists Repudiate Gay-to-Straight Therapy
Health & Wellness  (tags: mental health, sexuality, American Psychological Association, disavow, gay-to-straight therapy )

Little
- 125 days ago - boston.com
The American Psychological Association declared Wednesday that mental health professionals should not tell gay clients they can become straight through therapy or other treatments. In a resolution adopted on a 125-to-4 vote by the APA's governing council
 
 
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